Does Buying All of Those Papers Make Sense?

If there's a way for you to get the Sunday newspaper coupons FREE, whether it be from a friend or neighbor not using theirs or going through a newspaper recycle bind (great way to get coupons), I say go for it! However, most of us have to purchase our Sunday paper to get access to the coupon inserts. I personally buy 4-6 each Sunday, depending on the coupons included. How do I justify buying so many? Keep reading...

(6) Sunday papers bought 06/06 @ $1.39 each (Walmart has them discounted) = $8.34

Walmart

"Bought" (6) Pampers wipes @ $1.97 each = $11.82
Used (6) Pampers wipes coupons save $2.00/1 - $12.00 (coupon from 06/06 P&G)
Final Price, FREE!!

CVS

Bought (4) Old Spice body washes @ $4.00 each = $16.00
Used (2) B1G1 Free coupons (coupon from 06/06 P&G)
Paid $8.00 (actually used previously earned $8 ECB- so paid nothing out of pocket)
Got back $8 ECB
Final Price, FREE

Summary:
Paid $8.34 for (6) newspapers
Saved $27.82 (with only two of the coupons included in this issue)

Thanks to My Baton Rouge Mommy for showing us buying the paper can pay for itself!

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